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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA) Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 2 (BLD 60703/ARC 2513) Project 1 : Skeletal Construction (Temporary Bus Shelter) Marks : 30% (groupwork & peer evaluation) Duration : 4 weeks Submission date : 3 May 2016 - Week 6

(Presentation, Testing & Submission of Report)

Introduction

Experiencing and understanding skeletal construction is important as it is one of the most widely used structures for building support. As a designer we should know how skeletal structure works.

Objectives of Assignment

The objectives of this project are as follows:

To create an understanding of skeletal structure and its relevant structural components.

To understand how a skeletal structure reacts under loading.

To demonstrate a convincing understanding of how skeletal construction works.

To be able to manipulate skeletal construction to solve an oblique design problem. Learning Outcomes Learning outcomes assessed in this project include:

Apply construction system in design.

Recognize the implication of construction systems in design.

Analyse the issues of strength, stiffness and stability of structures including modes of structural systems, forces, stress and strain and laws of static.

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Form a group of five (5). Your task is to construct a temporary bus shelter according to the following specifications:

SCALE-Your bus shelter should be constructed to accommodate 5-6 people (1:20). Max height is 600mm. Max base size is 400mm x 800mm

CONSTRUCTION- It should demonstrate the knowledge of skeletal frames and its joints. It must clearly define all building components such as roof, column, walls and floor. The structure should be elevated at least 50mm from the ground.

JOINTS-The joints should be constructed to reflect actual joints. For example, if a group chooses recycle steel materials for the frame, the joints should be made to resemble bolts and nuts etc. You are not allowed to use inappropriate materials for joints such as rope for steel.

MATERIALS- You are encouraged to use recycled materials such as newspaper, pet bottles, cans, etc. However, the chosen materials must relate to its function. For example, roofing materials should not be made from newspaper.

OTHER DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS- This is just a minor component however; the shelter should be light and portable.

o Resistant to weather. o Allows easy access in and out from the shelter o Shelter SHOULD NOT BE OVERLY DESIGN and must conform to the design criteria.

TEST-The completed shelter will be tested to withstand lateral forces. In actual situation, from wind and earthquakes or any horizontal forces.

Analysis on the design, construction progress and test results are to be provided in the form of an A3 bound report.

Students are encouraged to use annotated sketches / diagrams to explain the construction, joints, forces, structural movement experienced during the testing of the shelter.

Photographs of the shelter should also be incorporated into the presentation report.

Submission Requirement

1:20 scale model of the shelter (students name and ID should be clearly included on the model)

A3 bound report complete with visuals, sketches and inclusive of the detailing and progressive documentation of your project.

Visuals / Photos used in the submission must be clear and well communicated.

Sketches are meant to provide visual documentation and communication. Therefore sketches are required to be neat, clear and annotated.

Assumptions can be made through reference from book/drawings. DO NOT PLAGIARISE.

Softcopy (CD) is required to be attached with the hardcopy. Assessment criteria The assessment for the shelter construction will be based on your:

Ability to apply the knowledge of skeletal construction and its joints to actual construction and design

Ability of the shelter to take the load applied in the specified duration.

Creative design elements within the given requirements

Understanding of appropriate materials to suit the functions of the shelter The assessment for the report will be based on your:

Quality of the documentation of visuals sketches, drawings and load and forces detailing of the construction elements.

Clarity of the analysis on success / failure of the shelter.

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Marking criteria

Marks shall be distributed as follows: (1) Group Component & Peer Evaluation ( will be calculated to 30%)

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UNDERSTANDING OF SKELETAL CONSTRUCTION & ITS JOINTS

The use of frame components- interpretation of columns, beams, roofing structure etc

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STRENGTH OF SHELTER Ability of the model to take the total load applied in the specified duration.

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DESIGN

Originality & practicality

Weather resistant

Easy access

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MATERIALS

Appropriate materials/ recycled materials are used to suit the functions

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ANALYSIS REPORT

Quality of the documentation of visuals sketches, drawings and load and forces detailing of the construction elements.

Clarity of the analysis on success / failure of the shelter.

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UNDERSTANDING OF SKELETAL CONSTRUCTION & ITS JOINTS

The use of frame components- interpretation of columns, beams, roofing structure etc. Joints (40%)

STRENGTH OF SHELTER Ability of the model to take the total load applied in the specified duration. (20%)

DESIGN

Originality & practicality

Weather resistant

Easy access (10%)

MATERIALS

Appropriate recycle materials are used to suit the functions (10%)

ANALYSIS REPORT

Quality of the documentation of visuals sketches, drawings and load and forces detailing of the construction elements.

Clarity of the analysis on success / failure of the shelter. (15%)

PEER EVALUATION

Individual performance of a group member in a group. (5%)

(Total 100% will be converted to 25%)

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Heinemann 3. Seeley, Ivor H.1995, Building Technology. 5th edition. Basingstoke, Hants: MacMillan 4. Ching, Francis D.K. 1991. Building Construction Illustrated. New York. Van Nostrand Reinhold. 5. Simmon, H. Leslie, 2001. Construction: Principles, Materials and Method. 7th Edition. New York. John

Wiley & Sons. 6. Zannos, Alexander. 1987, Form and Structure in Architecture: The Role of Statistical Function. Von

Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York